Wildlife at Forests of the Scottish Borders

Scottish Borders
Scotland
Peebles, Selkirk, Galashiels, Hawick, and Jedburgh are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: nt4628
BORDERS LANDSCAPE FROM GLENTRESS FORESTThe Scottish Borders provides excellent opportunities to see a large range of woodland, moorland and farmland wildlife species and habitats. Interest varies for all, from family groups to specialist naturalists. In particular the Scottish Borders hosts important Red Squirrel and Black Grouse populations. The fresh water ecology of the Tweed catchment links a picturesque landscape to individual species protection.

Mammals: From large to small, Japanese Sika deer, the nimble roe, badgers, foxes right down to the tiny pippistrelle bat and don't forget the woodland antics of squirrels. We have information about Red squirrel, Roe deer, Badger and Otter

Birds: Borders birds are many and varied, of particular interest are the important Black Grouse population, the exciting new Osprey sites and other woodland birds of prey. The coniferous woodland provides more general interest in species such as Crossbills and waders such as snipe and woodcock. Raven though shy can be seen at several sites throughout the district. We have information about Black grouse and Osprey

Insects and reptiles: Woodland ecology provides a mass of opportunities for insects, some Scottish butterflies are particularly important. Adders, common frogs, toads and newts can be found throughout the area. We have information about Adder

Habitats: The Tweed valley catchment sets the scene for general habitat conservation in the Scottish Borders. Habitat improvement and developement plays a key role in the conservation strategy for the area. We have information about Upland bog

How to Get There:
From Edinburgh - A720 / A703 / A701 / A703 / A72.
From Glasgow - M8 / A73 / A721 / A72.
From Carlisle - A7 / A72.
From Newcastle - A68 / A6091 / A72.

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Places to go in Forests of the Scottish Borders
Caberston
Glentress Forest
Innerleithen - Elibank & Traquair

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Contact
Sarah Oakley
Community & Environment Ranger
01750 721120

What's of interest

Further information is also available from local Tourist Information Centres.

What to see now

Woodland Birds of Prey

Did you know

Woodland of all types proved masses of opportunities for many different species.

What else is here

In Forests of the Scottish Borders there is also
recreation

Find out more

What's the Forestry Commission doing about sustainable forestry or biodiversity? Try these links to find out.
Search our publications database for more indepth information, or look at Forest Research.

Follow the Forest Code at all times.